DFA DFA - LOCAL TAX REVENUES The Board has the authority to set the tax millage rate for the county to be collected for public school purposes. The millage rate shall be established at the time of budget adoption. A millage rate shall be set for maintenance and operations and school bonds as necessary. The County Commissioners shall be notified of the millage rate by resolution of the Board. Legal Ref.: Article VIII, Section XII, Paragraph I, Georgia Constitution, 1945. Adopted: June 15, 1977 BALDWIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION